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23.01.2022 Did you know that you can purchase these #shopmidcoast eftpos cards for the women and children in our shelter? Purchase a card Drop it in to one of our many lo...ose change boxes around the region. Supporting local families and local business at the same time MidCoast Council #shopmidcoast #forster #tuncurry #supportlocalbusiness #shoplocal See more

22.01.2022 Kaitlin is dedicated to being the best she can be in this show. Let’s show her our support.

20.01.2022 We were blessed with a donation from a lovey local woman who wanted to make sure that our families had a fun Christmas, so we decided to have our annual Christm...as party at Forster Entertainment Centre. We all had an amazing time and were lucky enough to have a covid safe visit from Santa. Thank you to all the amazing community members and local businesses who made this all possible, donating food hampers, presents and financial donations for our families this year. A huge thank you to Jo Garsia and friends for putting together 10 amazing food hampers and thank you to Pymble Ladies' College for driving them all the way up here from Sydney in time for our party. See more

19.01.2022 Infographics of the harsh reality faced by so many each and every day.

17.01.2022 This is the number of #DomesticViolence assaults in #NSW between July 2019-June 2020. This is happening in our communities every day. During these #16D...aysOfActivism, doing your bit can be as simple as learning about #DV and passing that knowledge on to help raise awareness. For more information go to https://www.speakout.dcj.nsw.gov.au See more

17.01.2022 We were one of the lucky recipients of this grant. We are so excited to share with you all that we will be rolling out a crisis drop in service, in partnership with Forster Neighbourhood Centre Inc. and Forster Tuncurry Salvation Army for all women and children experiencing domestic violence or homelessness in the Great Lakes in the very near future. Watch this space for more details.... Thanks Women NSW for choosing us. Women's Community Shelters

16.01.2022 Women escaping domestic violence will soon have a new place to seek refuge Great Lakes Womens Shelter president Julie Brady knows it's going to take a lot mo...re than additional housing to reduce the problem of domestic violence in the area, but it'll certainly help ease the burden that currently exists.. At present, there is a constant waiting list to get into either of the organisation's two shelters, but by this time next year, Ms Brady hopes that'll no longer be the case. Construction is set to begin in the new year on a purpose-built shelter in Forster, and it's completion will double the capacity of the shelter. Ms Brady knows the organisation will be in a much better position to help women and, as is usually the case, their children deal with the ongoing terror of domestic violence and have a new start in life as a family. "With our expanded capacity, we hope to be able to meet most of the demand," Ms Brady said. "This is huge." Not only is the development huge in a figurative sense, it's a big step forward for the women's shelter in terms of scale. Located on a 1600 square-metre block on Goldens Road, the new shelter will be able to accommodate up to 10 families as well as staff, meeting rooms and an outreach office. The new shelter is being funded by capital grants from the State and the Federal Governments, and a private philanthropic grant. Ms Brady says I gratefully acknowledge the support of the Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, and the Member for Lyne, Dr. David Gillespie, whose support has been critical in providing this much-needed service in Regional NSW. Considering the existing two shelters can house a maximum of five families between them and their locations are kept low-key for security reasons, Ms Brady says the new shelter will bring a number of immediate benefits. "First of all it's one location, so from a staff point view it is much easier to support the residents and allows more efficient use of staff time" she said. "Secondly, it'll be secure. We will have state-of-the-art security." Thirdly, it is designed-for-purpose, allowing more flexibility for accommodating different families, more amenity and more dignity for residents. In addition, when the shelter opens in 2021 it will free up an additional transitional unit (making 4), for women who have left the shelter but still need a bit more support until they can find their own stable accommodation. As a not-for-profit organisation, Ms Brady knows Project 2020 and all the other the achievements of GLWS after only 5 years of operations would not have been possible without the help of the shelter's many supporters. She believes this support is indicative of the wide-reaching understanding of the nature of domestic violence, and the reason that so many people want to help combat it. "I think domestic violence touches so many more families than anybody knows," Ms Brady said. "Almost everybody has been touched by this scourge in our communities." The shelter has relied on a variety of sources to fund its operations since it came into being in January 2016, including Local, State and federal governments, the Registered Clubs sector, private philanthropists and the Great Lakes community. The new shelter, which Ms Brady says is by far the biggest initiative of GLWS to date, has largely been made possible as the result of a $1.39 million grant from the Federal Government, added to a previous grant from the NSW Government, and a very generous leasing arrangement with MidCoast Council on a very suitable block of land. Beyond the Shelter’s expected completion in late 2021, Ms Brady says the organisation will turn more of its energies towards education to boost prevention, lobbying for improved services and working closely with the community to bring about cultural change. As valuable as she knows providing a safe place is, she believes education and bringing about changes in cultural attitudes are the real keys to reducing domestic violence. "I say what we're doing now is dealing with the problem, we're not dealing with the source," Ms Brady said. "The more we talk about it in the community the more we work to bring about meaningful change."

16.01.2022 Did you know that the beautiful team at Nab Stocklands in collaboration with Forster Tuncurry MEN'S SHED have a collection box for BRAND NEW items to be donated to help support the women and children in our shelter. Thank you to all who were involved in this project and to all of our wonderful community who continue to support us every step of the way xxx

15.01.2022 Just a reminder that we are all doing the best we can.

15.01.2022 Always choose kindness. You don’t know what someone else is battling.

15.01.2022 We are currently looking for a caring, reliable and flexible administrative assistant to join our supportive fast paced team starting in Mid January 2021. APPLI...CATIONS CLOSE 5pm FRIDAY 8th JANUARY 2021 Duties include: Accounts receivable and Accounts Payable Payroll processing including ATO lodgments and IAS lodgments Maintain Xero bookkeeping system and reconcile bank accounts Maintain all financial records Support manager with funds received / fund allocations and budget Maintain records, bank (cash) and record all payments made by clients Liaise with Accountants / board treasurer / WCS Financial advisor on a regular basis Produce reports for manager as required Record, collate and maintain all GLWS statistics Support staff with administrative tasks Maintain donor records Support Manager with Human Resources Contribute and participate in staff meetings, training and supervision as required Contribute to a co-operative, cohesive team approach to service delivery through effective liaison, consultation and internal support Ensure confidentiality of information in relation to residents, staff and the organization in accordance with GLWS policies and procedures Perform other duties as directed by the Shelter Manager Essential criteria: *Applicants should have completed a minimum of Cert 3 in Business Administration or similar. *Demonstrated skills and proficiency in programs such as Office 365, Word, Excel and Outlook *Experience using Xero Accounts system *Willingness to work various and flexible hours *Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn new systems *Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills *Ability to work in a fast-paced environment *Excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks *Ability to work collaboratively in a team to achieve individual and team goals *Current NSW Driver’s License *Working with Children Check and Police Check or willingness to acquire before commencement Desirable criteria: *Experience in a similar role or organisation *An understanding of homelessness, awareness around current issues and practice in domestic violence *Ability to think innovatively and creatively to develop solutions *Meet OHS responsibilities and a commitment to the principles of child protection, WH&S, cultural diversity and ethical practice *Ability to work in a Trauma Informed Practice *Ability to adapt to an unpredictable work environment *Demonstrated work experience with women who have a history of domestic violence and/or homelessness *Demonstrated experience with or sensitivity to social issues facing Aboriginal communities *Demonstrated resilience using common sense and a positive attitude, while maintaining a realistic practical approach

14.01.2022 "He insisted on knowing where I was all the time, and insisted on knowing who I was with or what I was doing". See What You Made Me Do | Stream free on SBS On Demand Warning: Video contains references to domestic abuse viewers may find confronting.

14.01.2022 If you, or anybody you know is experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse here are some helpful numbers of services that can assist you. If it is an emergency please call 000. Everybody deserves to feel safe in their own home. #domesticviolencehotlines #domesticviolence #domesticabuse

11.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT: MULTIPLE CUSTOMER SERVICE ROLES As our Club grows in new & exciting ways, we're looking for enthusiastic team members to fill a number of Fron...t-Of-House customer service roles throughout our organisation. The right applicants for these positions don't necessarily need experience, qualifications or even certificates in order to apply. We're looking for enthusiastic team players with a willingness to learn and the flexibility to thrive in the Hospitality industry. ---------- WHAT IS MEANS TO WORK AT CLUB FORSTER 1. VARIETY With multiple food outlets, bars, functions, events, shows and reception, there are a broad range of opportunities to work in different roles. This is a job where you'll never get bored! 2. CAREER PROGRESSION If you want to grow within a role, this is the place for you! Our Club is run by a vast team of customer service, kitchen, functions, management, promotions, administrative, accounting & marketing superstars - you could be one of them! By starting in a customer service role in our Front-of-House, you could be at the beginning of an incredible career path. 3. FLEXIBILITY As long as you're willing to work a mix of days, nights and weekends, employment at our Club could be the flexibility you've been looking for. Work as little as 15 hours a week in a casual capacity, or 38+ hours a week in a more permanent position. ---------- We're willing to support the right applicants with the necessary training & certification needed for the positions we're offering. All you need to do is believe in our Club values as we do, and help us in delivering fantastic experiences to our members & guests. TO APPLY: 1. Visit https://www.clubforster.com.au/about-us/employment 2. Select 'Front-of-House Staff | Club Forster' from the available roles 3. Enter your details into our Employment Application. Tag a friend who would be perfect for this opportunity!

11.01.2022 Trigger warning*** extreme violence Rest In Peace Jennifer, Jack and Olga Heartbreaking update :... BREAKING: Coroner hands down inquest report for Edwards family murder-suicide Coroner Teresa O’Sullivan said the deaths of Jack 15, & Jennifer 13, served as a stark reminder of the broader systemic problems that face too many women & children every day https://www.theaustralian.com.au//28eed1fe4bd512c2dda6f48a

11.01.2022 We need your help!!! Do you have a holiday home or rental property?? Looking for ideal tenants? ... We have had the absolute privilege of working with some amazing families over the past few months, and they are all in need of permanent rentals. Due to the current housing crisis in our region, they have been unsuccessful in obtaining homes for their families. The women and families with us currently have immaculate housing histories and income to support rentals in our area. If you can help at all, please share this post or send us a message or call us during business hours on 65559835 Women's Community Shelters Barrington Coast Forster-Tuncurry

10.01.2022 NAIDOC week: 8-15 November 2020. Always Was Always Will Be. We work and play on Worimi land each and every day. ... We thank those who came before us and those who stand with us and to those emerging. We pay our respects to elders past present and emerging. How are you celebrating Naidoc week? We will be basket weaving and doing a cultural cruise among many other things NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia once a year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander/First Nations peoples. The artwork below , titled Shape of Land, is the the winning entry of Tyrown Waigana, a Perth based artist and designer, of the prestigious National NAIDOC Poster Competition. It was judged by the National NAIDOC Committee to have best illustrated the 2020 NAIDOC theme: Always Was Always Will Be.

10.01.2022 Our families are going to be so excited to see all these gifts from Santa’s helpers at 22 Grams Espresso. Thank too so much to our wonderful community for digging deep and giving this Christmas

10.01.2022 Such exciting news for women and children escaping from domestic and family violence in the Great Lakes. Construction is set to begin in the new year on our new purpose-built shelter in Forster that will effectively double Great Lakes Womens Shelter's current capacity.

08.01.2022 Today marks the 1st day of the 16 days of activism. Our hearts go out to the women and children who have lost their lives to violence, the families and friends that are left behind to fight for justice and to all the women and children who are living with or left a violent relationship Please don’t hesitate to report violent acts or ask for support.... Here is to a with no violence The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. 2020 UNiTE Campaign Theme: "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!"

07.01.2022 Can you help Kaitlin reach her target of $10,000. She is so close now!! Kaitlin is raising money to help keep women and children safe from Domestic and Family violence.

06.01.2022 The 2021 Hand2Hand Art Challenge Auction is open. https://www.32auctions.com/hand2hand I would like to thank all the contributing artists for taking time to p...articipate and investing their unique energy into each beautiful piece available for sale. From Perth to New York, we have artists who are recognised internationally for their artwork. Find them on instagram and facebook. Follow them, take their workshops, fill your social feeds with the imagery of these generous friends. YOUR IMPACT: Every AUD50 invested in the Hand2Hand Art Challenge directly impacts the lives of women who are vulnerable, who may be homeless or indeed escaping a violent relationship. All money raised through this auction will be donated to Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter and Women's Shed Hornsby Ku-ring-gai. SPONSORS: I would like to thank the #magnificentmen of Ku-ring-gai Men's Shed who didn't blink an eye when I asked for 50 hands. They were cut beautifully and given with generous hands and hearts! Special thanks to Turramurra and Lindfield Community Bank Branches for investing funding into the process and supporting the Men's Shed. They are so much more than a bank. They are immersed in our community, invested in its growth and its future. So many community groups function because of their support. Thank you to the family and team behind SOS Removals & Storage Thornleigh who hold and lift up our community with their generous spirit, investment of time, money and themselves. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Wahroonga. A group of men and women who give their time, talent, skill to local, national and international charities. I am grateful for their belief not only in my community work but also for the way that they put community first. Always. Every day we can make a choice to make a difference. Each of us has the capacity to light up this world, live our passion, work hard, do good and be incredible. Enjoy the artwork and bid for good, bid for change, and bid to impact the lives of another. Sallianne McClelland Women's Community Shelters

05.01.2022 Can’t wait to watch this adaptation of Jess Hill’s book see what you made me do

05.01.2022 We have two little visitors that have come to visit all the way from Canberra. These 2 little visitors are named Cookies and Sprinkles and are kindness elves. Each morning the children come out and choose something off the kindness is magic list and do that act of kindness throughout the day.... It is a beautiful ritual and the children are loving it. See more

05.01.2022 Misogynistic comments are not harmless. They have a demonstrable link to domestic violence. So often formal studies reveal a 'derrr - we knew that' response fro...m society. A recent University of NSW study published in the journal Psychological Science has just quantified what so many of us 'knew'. Misogynistic comments including via social media are not harmless. Professor Tom Denson from the UNSW School of Psychology said, 'It contributes to norms of violence toward women and a hostile worldview that may slip into real-world violence.' Too many people are fairly flippant about these verbal comments and about what is posted on social media yet the study suggests caution about posting misogynistic hate speech. Even if the person who posts is not violent, such posts seem to create an atmosphere where violence toward women may be more likely." The UNSW study developed a large set of misogynistic tweets over a two-year period to predict domestic violence incidents. The data came from reports by local law enforcement agencies in the US to the Federal Bureau of Investigation on arrests for domestic and family violence over a two-year period from 2013 to 2014. Data was also collected on a number of population-level factors known to contribute to domestic and family violence including the availability of alcohol, income inequality, gender inequality and population size, as well as Twitter data from 2013-2014.

05.01.2022 https://peak.good.do/fundwdvcas/FundWDVCASNow/ Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS) provide critical support, safety planning, court advocacy, case coordination, information and referral services to women experiencing domestic and family violence in every local area across NSW. State-wide, they supported 53,527 women last year, providing 286,722 occasions of service.... This is a record number, representing a whopping 62% increase in services the last two years alone. And demand keeps rising as more and more women experiencing violence and abuse reach out for support. Concerningly, WDVCASs haven't received an increase in core funding from the NSW Government to meet rising client demand, meaning they are doing more with less. That's why WDVCASs need additional funding in this year's budget. Please contact your local MP and the Attorney General and Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence to call on them to support increased funding for WDVCASs. Please tell them, it has never been more important to support women and their children experiencing domestic and family violence. We value our frontline domestic and family violence specialists and their life-saving work, and they should be funded to meet the increasing support needs of women in NSW escaping violence.

04.01.2022 Women escaping domestic violence will soon have a new place to seek refuge Great Lakes Womens Shelter president Julie Brady knows it's going to take a lot mo...re than additional housing to reduce the problem of domestic violence in the area, but it'll certainly help ease the burden that currently exists.. At present, there is a constant waiting list to get into either of the organisation's two shelters, but by this time next year, Ms Brady hopes that'll no longer be the case. Construction is set to begin in the new year on a purpose-built shelter in Forster, and it's completion will double the capacity of the shelter. Ms Brady knows the organisation will be in a much better position to help women and, as is usually the case, their children deal with the ongoing terror of domestic violence and have a new start in life as a family. "With our expanded capacity, we hope to be able to meet most of the demand," Ms Brady said. "This is huge." Not only is the development huge in a figurative sense, it's a big step forward for the women's shelter in terms of scale. Located on a 1600 square-metre block on Goldens Road, the new shelter will be able to accommodate up to 10 families as well as staff, meeting rooms and an outreach office. The new shelter is being funded by capital grants from the State and the Federal Governments, and a private philanthropic grant. Ms Brady says I gratefully acknowledge the support of the Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead, and the Member for Lyne, Dr. David Gillespie, whose support has been critical in providing this much-needed service in Regional NSW. Considering the existing two shelters can house a maximum of five families between them and their locations are kept low-key for security reasons, Ms Brady says the new shelter will bring a number of immediate benefits. "First of all it's one location, so from a staff point view it is much easier to support the residents and allows more efficient use of staff time" she said. "Secondly, it'll be secure. We will have state-of-the-art security." Thirdly, it is designed-for-purpose, allowing more flexibility for accommodating different families, more amenity and more dignity for residents. In addition, when the shelter opens in 2021 it will free up an additional transitional unit (making 4), for women who have left the shelter but still need a bit more support until they can find their own stable accommodation. As a not-for-profit organisation, Ms Brady knows Project 2020 and all the other the achievements of GLWS after only 5 years of operations would not have been possible without the help of the shelter's many supporters. She believes this support is indicative of the wide-reaching understanding of the nature of domestic violence, and the reason that so many people want to help combat it. "I think domestic violence touches so many more families than anybody knows," Ms Brady said. "Almost everybody has been touched by this scourge in our communities." The shelter has relied on a variety of sources to fund its operations since it came into being in January 2016, including Local, State and federal governments, the Registered Clubs sector, private philanthropists and the Great Lakes community. The new shelter, which Ms Brady says is by far the biggest initiative of GLWS to date, has largely been made possible as the result of a $1.39 million grant from the Federal Government, added to a previous grant from the NSW Government, and a very generous leasing arrangement with MidCoast Council on a very suitable block of land. Beyond the Shelter’s expected completion in late 2021, Ms Brady says the organisation will turn more of its energies towards education to boost prevention, lobbying for improved services and working closely with the community to bring about cultural change. As valuable as she knows providing a safe place is, she believes education and bringing about changes in cultural attitudes are the real keys to reducing domestic violence. "I say what we're doing now is dealing with the problem, we're not dealing with the source," Ms Brady said. "The more we talk about it in the community the more we work to bring about meaningful change."

03.01.2022 Want to win $5k? Love supporting locals and our shelter at the same time?... BIG NEWS: Win $5k #shopmidcoast competition launches tomorrow! That's right, buy and register a #shopmidcoast card between November 16th and December 18th and you go in the draw to win a $5k #shopmidcoast card. What a great present in your santa sack! TO PURCHASE A CARD - visit a local loading store (see https://www.whyleavetown.com/midcoast) or you can grab them online at https://www.whyleavetown.com/purchase-online GET TO IT! Jump on and like the https://www.facebook.com/shopmidcoast/ to stay up to date. #shopmidcoast #win5kshopmidcoast #barringtoncoast #greatlakeswomensshelter #supportyourlocalshelter

03.01.2022 Thank you to Sisters on Steel (Hunter Chapter) for donating some vouchers for our women for Mother’s Day. Sisters on Steel have been supporting our families for the past few years and we are ever so grateful for their friendship and support.

02.01.2022 If you have any symptoms, please go and get tested. Protect yourself, your loved ones and our community Following the announcements overnight from NSW Health regarding people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and visited certain locations in Forster we recognise that many locals and visitors to the area may be concerned, and on alert.... We encourage everyone to follow the NSW Health advice - currently that is if you have even the mildest symptoms such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or running nose to get tested immediately and isolate until a negative result is received. If you are feeling unwell or are awaiting a COVID test result or have come into contact with people who have COVID please stay at home! We thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding to protect our community. Manning/Great Lakes testing clinics as of 0800 20/12/2020 Forster Forster Private Hospital 15 South St, Forster Ph - 6555 133 Forster Laverty Pathology 29 Breckenridge St, Forster Ph 6554 7129 Taree Manning Base Hospital Ph 6592 9111 Taree Health Hub Respiratory Clinic 15 Butterworth Lane, Taree Ph 6552 5533 https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//case-locations-and-alerts.a

02.01.2022 ***UPDATE - We have generously had a stroller purchased for our mumma. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity. Urgent HELP NEEDED We have a mum with 2 babies under 2 years old, and she needs a double pram. ... If you have one that you would love to donate, please email [email protected] or call 02) 6555 9835 ***Must be clean and great condition and free of mould and dirt.